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Careers 28 March 2025 ByRay SteinwallThe value to lawyers of making mistakes

Few lawyers would be willing openly to discuss their mistakes as they would their successes, writes Ray Steinwall.

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Careers 27 March 2025 ByPaul IppolitoCan travelling make you a better lawyer?

A better lawyer does not just come from experience; it also comes from gaining a wider perspective and better worldview...

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The Bar 24 March 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBAAs the legal system continues to evolve, recognising the performative...

As the legal system continues to evolve, recognising the performative nature of trials is crucial for addressing biases,...

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Big Law 21 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyWhat law firms will be most attractive for private equity investments?

Amid trade wars and a potential US recession, an economic downturn may see increased demand for legal services. Such an...

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Big Law 14 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyWhat fatherhood has taught me about dad life for lawyers

Being a father and a lawyer is a “relentless pull between duty and love”. Having now been a dad for 12 months, I...

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SME Law 13 March 2025 BySue ParkerOvercoming a validation mindset

To thrive in the job market of 2025, lawyers must shift from seeking external validation to focusing on transformation,...

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Politics 12 March 2025 ByKo Ko AungAustralia cannot ignore Myanmar’s refugee crisis any longer

Australia cannot claim to be a champion of human rights while leaving Myanmar’s displaced people without options or...

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The Bar 11 March 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBANavigating the ‘narcisphere’: How to recognise toxic workplace...

The narcisphere, a domain where manipulative, toxic behaviours thrive, exists in many high-pressure professional...

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The Bar 06 March 2025 ByPenny ThewCombating ‘broification’, ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace...

New mandatory equality and wellbeing barrister training proposed by the Australian Bar Association could help fight...

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Big Law 05 March 2025 ByRenee ThorntonNew mental health laws: A risk or opportunity for law firms?

Failure to address psychosocial risks isn’t just an employee wellbeing issue; it’s a legal one that could carry...

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